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Category Archives: Past
A&A reviews THE LAST GUARDIAN OF MAGIC
The Last Guardian of Magic (iUniverse*) by Randall Andrews *Yes, iUniverse is a self-publishing company, and we only review small press titles. But Abyss & Apex occasionally reviews indie books by our published short fiction authors. Looking for an epic … Continue reading
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The Authentic History
“The Authentic History” by Aaron Emmel Adira conjured light from the darkness. Her fingers stitched luminous threads into orbital stations and naval assets, years’ worth of data visualized as holoprojections. The solar system’s planets flashed with reflected sunlight as they … Continue reading
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In the Valleys of Venus
Deborah L. Davitt In the Valleys of Venus I fell in love with a shadow today, where it stretched dim and faint before my feet in the burning lands where Venus holds sway. I might be as mad as Narcissus, … Continue reading
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Rick’s Legacy
“Rick’s Legacy” L. B. Spillers The desert sun baked Esteban’s skin as dry air wicked the moisture out of it. He rolled the throttle on his tiny dirt bike for more cooling wind. Rather than tearing up the fragile plant … Continue reading
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Relic
“Relic” by Gunnar De Winter I Birth I Beneath miles of ice, Xian floated in freezing water. Hunting. Scavenging for signs of life. Of past life. Once teeming with tiny creatures, Europa’s oceans were now devoid of endemic dwellers, but … Continue reading
Homecoming
“Homecoming” by Elyse Kallen “Charley.” A lilting, feminine voice calls out from behind me, and it takes every ounce of self-control not to jump or gasp. It’s one of those early autumn days when the sun shines so brightly it … Continue reading
Rejectomancy Revisited
(Editor’s note: This is a reposting, with updated information, about what A&A’s rejection letters mean. Please note that the following haikus are for entertainment purposes only. Sadly, we do not send rejections that contain haikus. ) Burnt manuscriptHas gotten on … Continue reading
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Ars Poetica
“Ars Poetica” by David F. Shultz The interrogation was going well. Rook’s mark quivered, sweat beads on his head, arms smudging the lead on his paper, pencil tapping, a hundred dots on the corner of the page. He’d scrawled maybe … Continue reading
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Requiem for a Self-Published Novel
Because Abyss & Apex does reviews I get paperbacks thrust at me by hopeful authors at conventions. I get books in my mailbox. I get ebooks in the A&A email, in my personal email… in various formats. I have just … Continue reading
Sister Snow
“Sister Snow” by Salinda Tyson The tavern is crowded, and although my bed will likely be in the stable, the coppers I earn and the food and ale, will keep flesh on my bones and soles on my boots … Continue reading
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